The City of Langford said Centurion Properties was notified April 17 that the building had again failed a structural inspection.
It is one of Langford’s tallest buildings and stands out with its gleaming glass walls and modern design.
Residents were using fold-up wagons to bring down their food and there was a steady procession of cube vans hauling furniture, shelving and boxes. A woman with five children and a dog living in a three-bedroom suite and paying $2,995 a month said Tuesday she’s “very frustrated.” She was getting help from a friend who was helping her move and giving her a place to stay.
Moving trucks were made available on Monday and Tuesday for light items only. A table was set up in the lobby for information and two security officers were posted at the door on Tuesday. City doesn’t know details of problems Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson said Tuesday the city and Centurion received a letter April 17 from Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. regarding a second investigation into the structural engineer of record for the remediation work undertaken by Centurion.
Former Langford mayor Stew Young, whose council approved the building’s occupancy permit a year ago, said council took the stamp of approval of the building’s engineer and an independent engineer that the proper fixes were made on the building. In a statement, the City of Langford said it is the obligation of the building owner and structural engineer of record to ensure that authenticated engineering designs meet the standards of Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. and the B.C. Building Code. This Professional Assurance Model is one that all municipalities in British Columbia rely upon, the city said.
“I can’t imagine what they’re going through. I absolutely feel for them,” he said. “You’re not going to be abandoned. This city will be here for you. If there’s something slipping through, we’ll work with Centurion to make sure people aren’t left out.”
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